The Beeches Residential Home

Updated 24 April 2021

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 10 February 2021 and was announced.

Updated 24 April 2021

What life is like for people using this service:

• People who live at The Beeches Residential Home are supported by sufficient staff who are well trained and know how best to support people living with dementia. We observed residents’ requests for assistance being answered promptly. The quality of interaction between staff and people was excellent. We noted staff bent down to talk with people at eye level, and helped them reminisce appropriately e.g. distracted one person who was showing distress by getting them to talk about the terrible storm of 1988. The environment is comfortable and safe. There was good dementia friendly signage on the ground floor making it easier for people to find toilets, dining room and lounges. There was suitable equipment to support people’s needs.

• People were enabled to keep active through regular visits to the high street where the home is situated and several community groups visited. There were events and interesting activities each day both within groups and for one to one support for people who needed this.

• People enjoyed good home cooked food and had a choice to meet their needs. One person told us that staff had cooked them a special birthday breakfast of egg, bacon and fried bread.

• People had good access to healthcare and other professionals. One person told us because their relative was not available staff had taken them for a regular blood test. Incidents and accidents were minimal and if they occurred than staff were able to support and took appropriate actions.

• People and their families were consulted and involved with every aspect of people’s life’s. A relative told us they felt involved in their relative’s care, and saw their care plan regularly. People had a fulfilling life at The Beeches Residential Home.

See more information in Detailed Findings below.

Rating at last inspection: GOOD (report published 07 May 2016)

About the service: The Beeches Residential Care Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 35 people who require 24 hour support and care. Some people live with dementia and a physical impairment. At the time of our visit 30 people were resident.

Why we inspected: This was a planned inspection based on the rating at the last inspection. The service remains Good.

Follow up: Going forward we will continue to monitor this service and plan to inspect in line with our reinspection schedule for those services rated Good.